The Marchant Lab

What We Do

The Marchant Lab is an innovative and collaborative research group at the forefront of both applied and basic plant sciences. We use single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq), comparative genetics/genomics, and digitized herbarium specimens to investigate questions in plant reproductive biology, development, ecology, and evolution using both model and non-model plant systems.

Where We Are

We are based in the Biology Department at the University of Missouri - St. Louis. With its world-class universities (UMSL, Washington University, St. Louis University), research institutions (Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Missouri Botanical Garden), and agricultural companies (Bayer, Pivot Bio, Yield Lab), St. Louis has the highest concentration of plant science PhDs in the world and is an ideal setting for anyone interested in plant biology.

Our Philosophy

A sense of community is what makes a lab, department, university, or entire field of study an enjoyable place to work and thrive as a scientist. The most essential qualities for creating that sense of community are inclusion and diversity. As such, the Marchant Lab strives to foster diversity in all of our endeavors and we pride ourselves on maintaining a safe and supportive environment.